By the time Hurricane Leonard makes landfall in Houston on Aug. 30 where LSU opens the 2014 season against Wisconsin, there's the expectation it's just the start of raised storm warnings from Gainesville to College Station on his way to December's Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York.

Along the way, he'll supposedly average 150 yards on 30 carries, have a new position created for him called BB (BUGA back) and each time Fournette scores at home actor Christopher Walken will appear on Tiger Stadium's new video screens saying, "I've got a fever. . .and the only prescription is more Leonard Fournette."

People, pu-leeeeze slow your roll.

Higgins says all elite college programs operate with a three- and four-back rotation that keeps rushers fresh and healthy for the grind of 13- and 14-game seasons.

Considering that, to think Fournette will share carries and catches from out of the backfield with two or three other backs -- including two returning seniors and an under-heralded freshman from Ehret -- is reasonable.

Higgins also notes other heavily-used college backs who paid a large physical toll for taking on too large of an offensive load. You can read the full column HERE.

What do you think? Are the seemingly high expectations placed on Fournette reasonable, or fair, for an incoming freshman? What expectations should LSU fans have for Fournette? Answer our poll question, and share your opinion in the comment section below this post.